catbird

• 名词，指北美洲一种鸣禽，因其叫声似猫叫而得名；也指澳大利亚几种鸟，其雄鸟会建造装饰性的亭状结构来吸引雌鸟。

A noun referring to either a North American songbird known for its cat-like mewing call, or any of various Australian birds whose males build ornamented structures to attract females.

1. Australian bowerbirdC1formalaustralian

   Any of various birds of the Australian region whose males build ornamented structures resembling bowers in order to attract females.

   园丁鸟

   • The male catbird spends hours decorating its bower with colorful objects.
   • Researchers observed a catbird arranging blue berries around its nest.
   • Catbirds in the rainforest are known for their elaborate courtship displays.

   同义词bowerbird

2. B2formalamerican

   A North American songbird whose call resembles a cat's mewing.

   北美猫声鸟

   • A catbird perched on the fence and began its distinctive mewing song.
   • We heard a catbird in the backyard early this morning.
   • The gray catbird is a common visitor to suburban gardens.